Job Opportunities
The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for a full-time
COOK (F/M)
(ref. FY10-13)
Duties:
The Chef’s main responsibility is the smooth operation and coordination of the kitchen at the residence, with official and private functions often times requiring the incumbent to organize and prepare for noon and evening, same-day events on very short notice.
Prepares meals for the ambassador and his/her family, which may consist of three meals per day.
Creates and decides on menus as appropriate to the occasion;
Prepares receptions, luncheons and dinners that may range in size from two to four hundred or more guests (seated lunches/dinners, buffet lunch/dinners, receptions, teas, etc.), ensuring first class dish presentation;
Is responsible for the coordination of all food shopping;
Maintains detailed and accurate accounting records (receipts and books) of all purchases, this includes ensuring that food items purchased for official events and for official residence expenses are identified in the petty cash register and be held separate from private shopping expenditures;
Is responsible for the cleanliness and good sanitary practice in the kitchen and food storage area;
Supervises additional kitchen staff.
Profile:
Education: Professional training required (hotel school, vocational restaurant training majoring in restaurant operations).
Work Experience: 5–10 years in a similar position or having a history of progressively responsible restaurant work with a recognized culinary reputation.
Language: Good working knowledge of English and Dutch or French.
Abilities and Skills: Must be familiar with different styles of cooking especially Nouvelle and Asian Fusion; must be inventive and flexible, must be able to respect a budget, must be able to adapt or “upgrade” a private meal to an official one on last minute notice.
Interested candidates are invited to send their detailed curriculum vitae in English via e-mail to amembassybrussels@yahoo.com by November 9, 2009.
Applicants who are not invited for an interview and/or test may assume that their application has not been retained for this particular position.
Non-EU nationals need to attach proof of residency status and work permit.